Industrial HBCD for EPS Foam from China
Hexabromocyclododecane specifically for expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam flame retardancy in building insulation. Classified 2903.89.70.10 as chemically defined halogenated cyclododecane per Chapter 29; end-use doesn't affect classification. Note (e) solvent/dilution exclusions don't apply to pure form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify EPS foam application in documentation but emphasize chemical purity for Chapter 29
• Check country-specific bans; EPS HBCD use restricted in many regions post-Stockholm
• Validate against 2013 EPA significant new use rules for HBCD import